GSoC FAQ
From LimeSurvey Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
I do not know Yii. Is that a problem?
Not knowing Yii is not a problem if you are able to code with PHP. But expect some additional time to work yourself into the Yii framework (2-3 weeks). If you want to take up on a task and have never worked with Yii then now is the time to start getting familiar with it. The more you know, the easier and more fun it will be to do things in Yii!
I do not know jQuery. Is that a problem?
jQuery is a JavaScript framework and if you know a little about JavaScript it is very easy to learn and use! Expect about one week of additional time to get yourself familiar with it.
How many hours would I need to work for LimeSurvey per week?
During the community bonding period we'd expect students to spend a couple of hours per week getting to know the development team, playing around with our code and learning a bit about the community.
Once you've commenced the project then obviously a greater amount of time would be needed. The amount of time you spend each week will depend on the work you're doing and how much needs to be done to meet your various milestones. Consider the participation in this like an internship at a company - someone may only need 4 hours per day to deliver high quality results, some may take longer (see also the Google FAQ)
How many students are you going to accept?
We'll be accepting as many students as the available slots allocated to us by Google. Some students may also be selected as "backups" in case initial students are unable to complete their proposals. These backup students won't be eligible for funding unless the initially chosen students drop out. Students who drop out may not receive their funding.
I have THIS idea I am interested in. Is it already taken?
Make your proposal using the Google GSoC Form. Discuss it with us in the forum or (even better) on our mailing list - all questions about the idea will also be used to complete the information on the idea page. After the application period is finished we'll be assessing them all at once so none will be `taken' before student applications close.
I am new to the LimeSurvey code base. Can you help me start?
Have a look through our wiki and follow the "Getting Started" information to setup your development environment. Then get onto the LimeSurvey IRC channel or the mailing list and start asking questions :-)
I am not a student but want to help LimeSurvey through GSoC. Is this possible?
In order to be eligible for Google's Summer of Code, you HAVE to be a student. Who's eligible to be a student?
I want to be a student for LimeSurvey. What should I do?
Have a look at our GSoC pages, and the ideas page. Get to know the project. Think of some ideas. Then apply!
I am interested in mentoring. How can I mentor for LimeSurvey?
We also accept new mentors - requirements for mentoring would be extensive in-depth knowledge of the LimeSurvey software, close contact to the development lead and close cooperation with the existing mentors to make the best of it! Get in touch with us on our developer mailing list.
Can you help me prepare my proposal?
Sure, we will be glad to discuss your proposal with you - so that when you prepare your proposal it matches our common future vision for LimeSurvey - and gets you a nice task to work on! Be aware that we can only discuss your proposals a limited number of times (in life there is only so many chances to get it right) and there are usually alot of students applying.
I did not discuss my idea with you. Do I have less chance for being selected?
It would be great if you can discuss your ideas in advance. We generally have to find out if an idea fits the general way we laid out for the LimeSurvey application in the future. Discussing with us is a great way to make sure your idea gets the proper attention it deserves for you having it!
Is it necessary to fix some bugs for being selected?
No, it is not necessary. We'd love it if you could though :-)
More information
LimeSurvey Google Summer of Code 2015
Our GSoC 2015 ideas page.
Getting started
How to Get Started With LimeSurvey:
- setting up the development environment, coding standards, and all the other important stuff that you need to know before the real fun begins!